• edible oil demand study-agriprofocus in Congo
  • edible oil demand study-agriprofocus in Congo
  • edible oil demand study-agriprofocus in Congo
  • edible oil demand study-agriprofocus in Congo
  • Why is the palm oil industry underdeveloped in Congo?
  • According to Djombo, the Congolese market can absorb a few hundred thousand tonnes of palm oil annually. One of the reasons why the local palm oil industry is underdeveloped is because of a lack of financing. Djombo says it is difficult to obtain medium- to long-term loans for agriculture in Congo.
  • Are oil palm trees a good investment in Congo?
  • And if potential investors want to know the yields that oil palm trees in Congo can deliver, they can just visit some of the small- and medium-enterprises already growing in the crop. According to Djombo, the Congolese market can absorb a few hundred thousand tonnes of palm oil annually.
  • Can Congo produce palm oil?
  • Djombo says it is not necessary for extensive market research to gauge the potential for the local production of palm oil: Congo’s official customs data shows the large volumes of oil currently brought in from as far afield as Malaysia. The prices at which the commodity is imported can also be found in the customs numbers.
  • Is maize a viable venture in Congo?
  • Due to steep freight costs and the general low quality of imported maize, Djombo believes Congolese industries are prepared to pay a relatively high price for locally-produced maize, which could make it a viable venture even for smaller commercial producers with less scale.
  • What is the global demand for vegetable oil?
  • The annual growth rate of global demand for vegetable oil was 5.14% from 2020 to 2025 . Compared with animal oils, vegetable oils are more popular with consumers due to their renewable utilization, good quality, and lack of cholesterol . The yield of oil crops determines the yield of vegetable oils.
  • What crops can Djombo grow?
  • 1. Mango The first crop for which Djombo sees strong potential is mango. He notes that during colonial times, Congo – with its high rainfall and favourable soil – was one of Africa’s top mango producers; it is the source of many of the mango cultivars currently cultivated in Senegal and Mali.